The American Society of Landscape Architects recently completed a survey of its members to find out what’s on everyone’s mind regarding the different parts of a landscape design project. Interestingly, we learned “the top landscape and garden elements include native plants (86.02 percent), low-maintenance landscapes...
With our current heat wave it’s hard to imagine wanting to sit too close to a fire but once winter rolls around you’ll thank yourself for the forethought. A hardscape project in your yard often takes a bit more time and leeway than we often...
Summer is around the corner and the cool sunny breezes beckon us to open the windows and let the sun shine in; and longer days make it easy to want to spend more time outdoors. All this leads to looking at our outdoor environments with...
Make a master plan! Whether it is a curb appeal showpiece or a backyard sanctuary where you play, grow and relax that you dream of, don’t just slap a patio down here and a planter area there as time and budget allow. Think about your outdoor...
A permeable paver is any surface that allows water to seep into the soil. This eco-friendly idea keeps more water on your property by allowing it to percolate down into the soil while reducing run-off into our sewers and waterways. Consider creating a path with...
An incredibly efficient way to save water is with a drip system irrigation. Netafim is our high-end choice for much of this type of irrigation. Oftentimes, with a properly installed system, we can save between and 30-70% water savings. Typical sprinklers can spray on your lawn...